What effect does stress have on the skin?
A "mirror" organ designed to protect the body against external aggressors, the skin reflects our health. Stress is certainly the worst enemy of beautiful skin. Oxidative stress (affecting the epidermis) often causes a dull, tired complexion. Anxiety and chronic daily stress can cause dermatological problems. By generating substantial cortisol production (the stress hormone), this psychological state contributes to acne, itching (pruritus) and skin diseases such as hives, eczema or psoriasis. More broadly, stress affects the body's immune defences. This weakening of the immune system makes the body more prone to inflammatory skin reactions. Cortisol causes excessive sebum production, leading to skin imperfections.
This hormone also impairs the skin's protective ability. More fragile, the skin becomes more vulnerable and sensitive to free radicals, contributing to skin ageing. Wrinkles and fine lines appear prematurely and deepen faster. How can you combat the harmful effects of stress on the skin? By adopting a healthier lifestyle and trying to calm yourself through relaxation practices. To smooth wrinkles, prevent or delay their appearance, aesthetic medicine offers non-invasive treatments such as hyaluronic acid injections.
Dark circles and under-eye bags: signs of fatigue on the face
Repeated insomnia, short, restless nights or simply unrefreshing sleep show on the face and around the eyes. Commonly occurring under-eye circles are the most obvious sign of sleep deprivation. When fatigue becomes persistent, these dark circles become increasingly pronounced. Like stress, fatigue worsens oxidative stress, contributing to skin ageing and an "uneven" appearance. No anti-wrinkle cream or smoothing oil is more effective for the skin than a good night's sleep. How can dark circles be removed? Men and women troubled by dark circles can turn to aesthetic medicine methods. Depending on the type and severity of dark circles, hyaluronic acid injections or laser treatment have demonstrated their effectiveness in visibly reducing them. Associated with dark circles, under-eye bags are common and worsen with age. This swelling of the lower eyelid gives the face a tired appearance. Aesthetic medicine techniques can remove under-eye bags.
Mesolift: caring for your skin
Less invasive than cosmetic surgery, aesthetic medicine has developed a range of aesthetic skin treatments. Among these techniques, facial mesotherapy, or mesolift, deeply rehydrates and firms the skin through injections of active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, minerals, trace elements, antioxidants…). This vitamin concentrate gives the face a radiance boost, visibly rejuvenating it.
